The EU summit in Brussels is discussing different positions regarding financial support for Ukraine, with Chancellor Merz calling for an increase in funds, while Chancellor Stocker emphasizes that future payments should be linked to progress in reforms and the rule of law. #Ukraine #EUGipfel #Finanzhilfe (translated)
The author wrote that the allocation of EU funds should not depend on whether a government follows a political line. Standards for the rule of law must be transparent and apply regardless of who governs in Budapest. According to his representation, Europe's diversity assumes sovereign states, not governments that implement instructions from Brussels. https://t.co/Wct5N5SnUQ #Rechtsstaatlichkeit #EU #Vielfalt #EU #HU (translated)
"A further clear signal that Hungary is back on the European course." In recent months, the new government has made significant progress in restoring the rule of law and reversing some decisions of the previous government, said EU Commissioner for Democracy, Michael McGrath. #Ungarn #EU #Rechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
The EU has released 4.2 billion euros in previously frozen funding after a political shift in Hungary under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, as the new government has implemented significant reforms to restore the rule of law. #Ungarn #EU #Rechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
"This is not just an attack on a member of parliament. It is an attack on democratic freedoms and the rule of law." The member of parliament John Brittas of the Communist Party of India said he was "dragged and attacked" by the police during a demonstration on Sunday. #Indien #Proteste #Demokratie (translated)
Europe is considering measures against the US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, as these are seen as a threat to the rule of law and activities within the EU. #IStGH #USAsanktionen #EURechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
Serbian students are risking a bicycle marathon against Aleksandar Vucic in the upcoming election campaign to demand improvements in education, the rule of law, and a clear EU perspective, after protests two years ago initiated the movement. #Serbien #Wahlen2026 #Studentenproteste (translated)
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated that the award is a "reaffirmation that human rights, the rule of law, and justice, as well as accountability for all, are fundamental – for peace, security, and prosperity." #Friedensnobelpreis #Menschenrechte #Israel (translated)
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen honors Pillay as an advocate "for the rule of law against the law of the stronger." #Nobelpreis #Menschenrechte #NavanethemPillay (translated)
The proposal comes from Chancellor Merz: Ukraine would be almost a member, but with fewer rights. #EUBeitritt #Erweiterung #Rechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
"People want the same rules as EU citizens. They want to be protected from corruption and have a better life. But despite all the safety nets that the EU wants to establish for the gradual admission of future members, the chairwoman of the Greens in the EU Parliament, Terry Reintke, issues a warning: The EU must not make compromises on the rule of law of the candidate countries." #EUBeitritt #Erweiterung #Rechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
"When a candidate has met the standards, they can participate in these strategic sectors. These are win-win situations for existing and future members." This so-called gradual participation would mean that countries can initially be members in certain sectors, as EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos explained in Strasbourg: #EUBeitritt #Erweiterung #Rechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
The EU Commission plans a gradual accession of new member states and reforms to abolish unanimity in order to ensure the union's ability to act. #EUBeitritt #Erweiterung #Rechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
Dozens of prominent politicians and representatives of civil society warn in an appeal against a Red-Green-Red government in Berlin and demand a coalition that considers the interests of broad sections of society and establishes clear standards regarding democracy and the rule of law. #Regierungsbildung #Berlin #Koalition (translated)
EU Commissioner Marta Kos outlines five key points in her report that the EU must consider to prepare for future expansions, including the weakening of the unanimity principle and the strengthening of the rule of law. #EUErweiterung #Rechtsstaatlichkeit #Mitgliedschaft (translated)
The author wrote that peace, freedom, democracy, and prosperity are not possible without security. In his opinion, the best security continues to be deterrence. Nothing is more important than to defend freedom, the rule of law, and democracy. (translated)
Die Studentenliste Students Win stellt sich als Herausforderer von Präsident Aleksandar Vucic zur bevorstehenden Neuwahl am 25. Oktober auf, nachdem er seinen Rücktritt angekündigt hat, und setzt sich für Demokratie, Rechtsstaatlichkeit sowie Bildungs- und Gesundheitsreformen ein. #Serbien #Wahlen #Studentenbewegung
Vor 3 Wochen lehnte die Grüne Fluchtministerin auf meine mündliche Nachfrage noch ab, alle Ausreisepflichtigen auf Straftaten zu überprüfen. Ich habe schriftlich nachgehakt. Nun ist sie eingeknickt und hat die Prüfung angeordnet. Stay tuned, was noch ans Licht kommt. #Flüchtlingspolitik #Migrationsdebatte #Rechtsstaatlichkeit
"Ungarn hat wichtige Schritte unternommen, um die Rechtsstaatlichkeit zu stärken und die finanziellen Interessen der Union zu schützen" #Ungarn #EUKommission #Rechtsstaatlichkeit
Die EU-Kommission hat vorgeschlagen, 4,2 Milliarden Euro an zuvor eingefrorenen Mitteln für Ungarn freizugeben, da das Land Schritte zur Stärkung der Rechtsstaatlichkeit unternommen hat. #Ungarn #EUKommission #Rechtsstaatlichkeit
